Median DOL Salary
$80,942
Total DOL Filings
20,112
Companies Hiring
2,667
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Richmond, VA$80,942
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Richmond, VA is 32.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Richmond
Highest-Paying Occupations in Richmond
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $141,900 | -19.9% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $134,274 | -2.3% | 10 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,230 | +26.1% | 15 |
| Dentists, General | $127,800 | -30% | 16 |
| Financial Managers | $111,950 | -34.3% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,950 | -42.5% | 64 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,700 | -3.4% | 25 |
| Sales Engineers | $102,047 | -24.5% | 13 |
| Economists | $100,901 | -31.8% | 73 |
| Actuaries | $98,839 | -27.3% | 32 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,025 | -23.9% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $91,024 | -25.6% | 56 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -27.9% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,588 | -11.4% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,340 | -30.4% | 12 |
| Materials Engineers | $85,717 | -19.4% | 13 |
| Materials Scientists | $82,673 | -30.4% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $80,350 | -22.8% | 76 |
| Chemical Engineers | $80,284 | -39.4% | 11 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $77,700 | -36.9% | 348 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Virginia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Virginia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,500 | 3,480 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $219,460 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $199,960 | 980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $192,870 | 18,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $189,070 | 1,220 |
| Dermatologists | $187,150 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $185,890 | 1,130 |
| Dentists, General | $182,570 | 3,890 |
| Marketing Managers | $177,250 | 7,170 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $176,950 | 4,230 |
Salary Trend in Richmond, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Richmond, VA has a cost of living index of 100.7, which is 0.7% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $99,305 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $141,900 | $140,914 |
| Pharmacists | $134,274 | $133,341 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,230 | $129,325 |
| Dentists, General | $127,800 | $126,912 |
| Financial Managers | $111,950 | $111,172 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Richmond, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Richmond, VA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.